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DC04 AEP

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

116,322 mi
Last recorded116,322 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 AEP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 116,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 / 45 / 17W (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 110,581 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 110,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 106,093 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 95,505 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 95,505 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2022 71,836 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 71,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 70,438 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 67,779 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 64,546 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 61,625 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 61,625 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 58,929 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 58,929 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 56,171 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 56,171 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 53,469 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,826 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 44,883 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 44,883 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 39,626 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 29,373 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,939 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,815 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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DC04 AEP is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 74,453 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DC04 AEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DC04 AEP is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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